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8.29.2006
reluctant knitting
ok, well...not really "reluctant", but...
working on xmas gift #3 is like pulling teeth and i don't know why. i don't feel like i can "feel" what i'm knitting, if that makes any sense. my hands have been getting sort of tired, but i'm not sure if that's because of the yarn, the needles, or both. here are the possible culprits:
- pattern - there's an allover 16 row lace pattern. it isn't hard, so i just need to glance at the pattern for each right side row once and i'm good to go. it's easy to tink back and i can't go more than 2 rows without noticing a missing or extra stitch, which is a fabulous combination.
- yarn - it's gorgeous and soft, but...maybe it's too light? is that why i'm having a problem feeling my knitting on this?
- needles - US size 4 14" metal straights. i haven't knit with metal straights in a while, and i think these might be a bit too heavy for my hands. i don't think the size (US 4) is a problem, since i've been knitting with smaller needles lately, in including size 3 (circs and dpns) for shedir.
- all of the above - possibly. i don't know what my deal is.
- none of the above - since i've been so excited about my last few projects, i'm wondering if i need something more challenging (or completely mindless / ignore-able).
so, yeah...good times. this gift will be gorgeous when it's done, but...that's when it's done.
working on xmas gift #3 is like pulling teeth and i don't know why. i don't feel like i can "feel" what i'm knitting, if that makes any sense. my hands have been getting sort of tired, but i'm not sure if that's because of the yarn, the needles, or both. here are the possible culprits:
- pattern - there's an allover 16 row lace pattern. it isn't hard, so i just need to glance at the pattern for each right side row once and i'm good to go. it's easy to tink back and i can't go more than 2 rows without noticing a missing or extra stitch, which is a fabulous combination.
- yarn - it's gorgeous and soft, but...maybe it's too light? is that why i'm having a problem feeling my knitting on this?
- needles - US size 4 14" metal straights. i haven't knit with metal straights in a while, and i think these might be a bit too heavy for my hands. i don't think the size (US 4) is a problem, since i've been knitting with smaller needles lately, in including size 3 (circs and dpns) for shedir.
- all of the above - possibly. i don't know what my deal is.
- none of the above - since i've been so excited about my last few projects, i'm wondering if i need something more challenging (or completely mindless / ignore-able).
so, yeah...good times. this gift will be gorgeous when it's done, but...that's when it's done.
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